Perhaps you have decided to completely change your look, or maybe you just want to refresh your hair color.

In any case, you should know how to save money on this service in beauty salons without overpaying for hairdressing services. You can dye your hair at home, while getting the quality of coloring, like in a hairdresser. You just need to carry out the procedure according to a certain sequence.

Preparing for hair coloring

Wash your hair a day before coloring

The rules for preparing hair will not depend on what color To dye hair It is you who will gather.

This must be done over a period of time so that the scalp releases oil, which will allow the dye to work on your hair more easily. This will allow the dye to blend into your hair more naturally, allowing the color to last longer.

Avoid using hair conditioner as it strips away your scalp's natural oils. On the other hand, if your hair is very dry, use conditioner every time you wash your hair, rinsing it out for five minutes in a hot shower for a week before coloring your hair.

Choose color

Color palette Hair Dye today is very wide, so do not be intimidated by the large variety when walking through the shops.

If you are dyeing your hair for the first time, it is better choose paint color, which will be several shades darker or lighter than your own.

You should also choose a paint that is not considered very durable. This will help you fix the situation if the new hair color disappoints you.

Remember that temporary colors fade after 6-12 washes with shampoo. Medium-fast colors will fade after 20-26 washes with shampoo. But permanent dyes will stay on your hair for up to eight weeks. You can read about how to choose your hair color online or in fashion magazines.

Protect clothes from paint

Make sure that the paint does not stain your clothes and interior elements.

Protect the floor from paint drips by laying down newspaper or paper towels. Keep them at hand, because paint can drip onto the wrong place at any time.

Wear clothes that you won't mind throwing away if they get too dirty. If you do get dirty, then ask how to remove paint from clothes.

Place the towel off your shoulders

It will protect your shoulders and neck from accidental paint drops.

Choose a towel in dark colors, because stains will not be visible on it after washing, and you can use it in the future. Secure the towel at the front with a pin or clip.

Wear gloves

As a rule, gloves come with paint, but sometimes they are not available.

You can use simple rubber or latex gloves. Put them on before preparing the paint. They will not only protect your hands from staining, but will also save your manicure.

Treat exposed skin

You can use Vaseline, lip balm or conditioner, which may come with the paint.

Treat the hairline, edges of the ears and neck with protective products. This will make it much easier to get rid of the paint in case you accidentally get it dirty.

Pour the dye into a container

How to prepare hair dye before application is described in detail in the instructions.

However, remember that the container should not be glass, metal or enameled. Choose a plastic bowl that is not very deep. Also remember that the tools you will use to color your hair should not be metal either.

Mix dye with developer

Add the hair developer to the dye bowl and then stir thoroughly with your dye brush.

The developer often comes complete with the dye, but some manufacturers still offer to buy a separate shade of paint, and only then a suitable developer for it.

If you decide to buy components separately, then remember that for hair coloring 10% developer is suitable for dark shades. If your hair is dyed two shades lighter, you need to buy a 20% developer, and to bleach your hair, you need a 30% developer.

On sale you can see 40% and 50% developers. However, they are intended for professional use, so it is not safe to use them yourself.

Test on hair strands

Why just a strand?

If you are using the chosen dye for the first time, then first dye only a strand of hair.

Tests must be carried out before the main staining. This will give you the opportunity to evaluate how well the chosen color suits you. If you don’t like the color, it will be much easier to get rid of it from a strand than from all your hair.

Which strand to choose?

It is best to choose a strand of hair behind the ear, since there the new color will be less noticeable to others.

In addition, you will be able to evaluate how the new color looks on your hair. Dye only a quarter of the length of the strand.

How to test?

After applying the paint to the selected strand, you need to wipe it off with a wet napkin or rag after half the required exposure time has elapsed.

For example, if the label states that hair needs to be dyed for half an hour, then remove the paint after fifteen minutes. Evaluate how well the color suits you.

Increase the time

If you think that the color is too light, then simply increase the time the dye is exposed to your hair.

And if you don’t like the color at all, then go to the store for a new shade.

Hair coloring

Divide your hair into four parts

To make it convenient to separate strands for coloring, use a simple comb.

Use large clips to secure the separated hair. You can buy them in any hair accessories department. Separating your hair into strands will ensure that you don't miss a single hair. Dyeing your hair in this way is convenient, regardless of the type of coloring. Hair lightening carried out using the same method.

Color separated sections of hair

For ease of coloring, divide large sections of hair into smaller ones.

Get started coloring from the roots. If you start from the ends of your hair, the roots will turn out a tone lighter, which will certainly catch your eye. Carefully color each strand and secure with clips.

If during coloring you feel a burning sensation, itching, or notice redness, then wash off the paint immediately. This may be a manifestation of an allergic reaction.

Time it

Never leave paint on for longer than specified.

If you have a lot of gray hair, then take the maximum time. If you leave the dye on longer than recommended, you will dry out your hair. This will cause them significant damage, and it will not look very attractive visually. The exception is paint based on natural dyes. It contains natural vegetables and herbs. This dye can be left on your hair even overnight. It will not harm the hair, and the color will become more saturated and bright.

In order to speed up the dyeing process, put a plastic cap on your hair and wrap a towel over your head.

Washing off

Remove paint from skin areas

After applying dye to your hair, remove any stray drips or drips that get on exposed skin.

Use a paper napkin. If you followed the recommendations described earlier, this procedure will not take much time.

Wash off the paint

It may take some time to remove the dye from your hair, so be patient.

Rinse dye from hair necessary until the water becomes completely clear. It's best to rinse your hair with cool water first.

Apply conditioner to hair

Most dye manufacturers complete sets with a special conditioner, which is applied after dyeing and gives shine to the hair, and also retains color for a longer period of time.

Apply hair conditioner, rubbing in thoroughly, and then rinse. After the coloring procedure, do not wash your hair for at least two days. This will allow the dye to penetrate deeper into the hair structure, which will allow it to remain on the hair for a longer time.

Dry your hair without a hairdryer

After washing off the dye, allow your hair to dry naturally.

This will give your hair a beautiful shine. Do not use a hair dryer, tongs or anything else. Staining procedure caused enough damage to the hair that there is no need to deplete it further. Combing wet hair is not recommended, as in this case it is more likely to break and split.

Avoid sun exposure

For the first two days, avoid direct sunlight on your hair.

UV rays can attack fresh dye and make your hair look duller.

Wash your hair after 24-48 hours

Buy shampoo and conditioner for colored hair.

Any other shampoo can make your hair dull and weak.

Leave the conditioner on longer

After using shampoo, apply conditioner to your hair and leave it on for five minutes.

This will help deal with dry hair after coloring. Do this procedure every time you wash your hair for at least a week after coloring. This will keep your hair shiny and soft for a long time.

Hair roots

Inspect the roots six weeks after dyeing

The hair will have time to grow back during this period of time, which means touch-up is inevitable. Don't dye all your hair, if you do not plan to change the color. This procedure will significantly dry out and damage your hair.

Apply hair conditioner to ends

This will avoid coloring the ends of your hair and drying them out.

Take a small amount of hair conditioner and gently apply it to your ends.

Correctly color regrown hair roots

Using a color brush, apply color to the roots of the top part of your hair.

To separate the hair, as before, use a comb, and to fix it, use clips. Leave the paint for the required amount of time.

Brush hair

When you only have five minutes left to apply the dye, take a comb and comb your hair.

This will allow the dye to spread evenly throughout the hair, making the color even.

Wash off the paint

There is no need to repeat and talk about how to remove paint. Wash it off in the same way as for full coloring.

It is advisable to rinse with cool water and use hair conditioner. Remember that after dyeing your hair roots, it is also recommended to wash your hair after 24-48 hours.

Remember that some paints contain active chemicals. Therefore, do a skin test before dyeing. Apply a little paint and wait a day. If during this time you do not experience any discomfort, then you can use paint.

Unfortunately, we do not always have the opportunity and time to visit beauty salons and hairdressers.

It is much cheaper and easier to do everything at home yourself.

But how to do it correctly in order to be satisfied with the result? Let's take a step-by-step look at how to dye your hair at home yourself.

• Preparing hair for coloring - what you need to consider

First you need to decide on the paint consumption.

If you have short hair (up to 35 cm), one tube is enough for you, and if you have long hair, at least two.

Two days before dyeing, do not wash your hair, as clean curls are more susceptible to the harmful effects of the chemical composition of the dye.

Necessary items for painting

At the beginning of the process, you should prepare all the necessary items.

So, in addition to the coloring agent itself, we will need:

• 1. Old T-shirt and towel

The thing should not be a pity if it gets dirty with paint.

• 2. Painting brush

• 3. Plastic or porcelain dishes (not metal!)

To mix the paint with an oxidizing agent, you will need any non-metallic utensils, since under the influence of an oxidizing agent, the metal oxidizes and this can affect the color of your hair.

• 4. Disposable gloves

You can purchase latex medical gloves. Or you can use the cellophane gloves that come with the paint.

• 5. Comb with large teeth

To separate the strands, you will need a convenient, simple plastic or wooden comb with teeth, but not a metal one.

How to dye your hair at home - step by step steps

• Actions before starting coloring

Read the instructions that come with the paint to find out what precautions you need to take, the exposure time of the paint, and how to use it.

In a plastic bowl, mix the oxidizing agent in the box with the paint itself until smooth. Do not use metal objects for stirring.

Comb your hair well.

For better dyeing and a brighter color, you can spray your hair with water. They should be slightly damp; you shouldn’t get them too wet, otherwise the paint won’t stick.

In order to protect the skin of the face from coloring, it is necessary to smear the areas along the hairline with a protective fatty cream.

Cover your shoulders with a towel to avoid staining your skin.

Put on your gloves and start painting.

• Dyeing process

You need to start coloring from the back of your head.

Therefore, with the tip of a comb, divide your hair into 4 sectors, parting it through the crown, and also perpendicular to it, so that you get two temporal areas (left and right), and two occipital areas.

Secure each resulting part with a plastic clip.

Dyeing is done starting from the strands at the back of the head. Next, apply the dye to the hair in the parietal area. Finally, they move on to coloring the temple area. In this area, the hair is the thinnest, so coloring is carried out faster.

Take a separate strand and use a brush to apply paint first to the roots and then along the entire length. Treat each small strand in this manner one by one.

Then move on to all other parts of the hair step by step.

Distribute the rest of the dye onto your hair closer to the roots and comb it well with a comb along the entire length.

At the end, comb your hair well with a wide-toothed comb so that the dye is evenly distributed along the entire length.

Let the paint sit for the time specified in the instructions (usually about thirty minutes).

• How to dye overgrown roots

When coloring regrown roots, the paint is first applied to the regrown roots and left on for thirty minutes.

After this, after sprinkling your hair a little with water, use a comb to comb the curls well from the roots along their entire length to smooth out the transition and leave the dye for another 5-7 minutes.

• Painting overgrown roots - video

If there is a lot of gray hair, the dyeing time should be extended by ten minutes.

After the dyeing time has passed, rinse off the dye with warm water until the water runs clear. Use shampoo for colored hair.

Be sure to rinse your curls with hair protecting conditioner, which is usually included in the dye kit. It softens and protects them from the aggressive effects of chemical composition, makes them shiny and smooth.

If paint gets on your skin, it can be easily removed by mixing lemon juice and any skin cream.

It is important to remember to take special care of colored hair. When exposed to chemical dyes, hair loses strength, shine, becomes thinner and brittle, so it is recommended to treat it with masks, creams and balms to restore, nourish and moisturize.

• How to dye your hair at home correctly - video

It is difficult today to find a woman who has not dyed her hair. Of course, by changing the hair color, the whole image changes. In addition, you can easily choose the color with which you will dye your hair again: fortunately, store shelves are littered with hair dyes from different manufacturers. There have long been debates about whether it is possible to dye your hair. Some stubbornly defend the position that this is harmful not only to the hair itself, but also to the entire body. Others, on the contrary, do not see anything wrong with this, and some are even inclined to believe that the dye can strengthen the hair and give it additional shine. Be that as it may, there are no fewer people wanting to dye their hair.

Usually, in order to change your hair color, you need to go to a hairdresser and pay a considerable amount of money for all the work. If you have neither time nor money, then you can do it at home without much difficulty. Hair coloring at home is accessible to every woman, the main thing is to be able to do it correctly. How exactly will be discussed further.

Choosing paint

First you need to decide on the future color. If you are wearing makeup for the first time, then you should not immediately carry out experiments such as repainting it black. It is unknown whether such drastic changes will suit you. Try to choose a color that really suits you. Pay attention to the durability of the paint: the longer it does not wash off, the better.

Preparing everything you need

When dyeing your hair at home, start by preparing everything you need, namely: paint, a plastic comb, several hairpins, a brush, gloves and a container (ceramic or porcelain) in which you will dilute the dye. Ideally, the day before painting, you should do an allergy test, especially when you are painting for the first time. How to conduct an allergy test is described in detail in the instructions included with the paint. I would like to draw your attention to the fact that you will also need a piece of some fabric or an old towel so that with their help you can cover your shoulders and not get dirty while painting.

Progress

Wear gloves. Usually, uncomfortable, gigantic ones are sold along with the paint. You can buy medical gloves of the size you need in advance. Following the instructions, thoroughly mix the paint ingredients in a container.

Go to the mirror so you can see everything you are doing.

Hair coloring at home can be done in two ways. The first one (tested personally) is faster, but not entirely correct. It is only suitable for dyeing short or not very long hair. Take a small amount of dye with your hand (don’t take off your gloves) and apply it to your hair (check the instructions to see if you need to wash it first). So you should gradually distribute all the paint from the container evenly over your head. Then take a comb and comb everything carefully. After this, use massaging movements to distribute the dye on your hair again and make sure that there are no unpainted areas. Thin hair will not be difficult to dye in this way, but if your hair is thick, then it is better not to risk it and use the following method.

Secure your hair with bobby pins, leaving only the part that you will dye. It is best to start dyeing your hair at home from the bottom, gradually removing a small part of the hair from under the hairpins. Take a small section of hair and apply a small amount of color to it with a brush. Distribute it along the entire length. Then take a new strand, dye it, etc. This method is more difficult, since painting yourself is very inconvenient, and your hand gets tired quickly. And yet you can get used to it. You can even try to do it at home, however, only if your hand is already well-stuffed. I know several girls who never go to the hairdresser, and they do highlights in such a way that any specialist would be envious.

By the way, please note that your friend can dye her hair at home. Why not? The main thing is that she knows how to do it. And if she also wears makeup, then you can color her hair. As a result, neither of you will have to go to the hairdresser every month just to dye your hair.

You can decide to dye your hair at home after studying the rules and nuances of the procedure. How to choose the right paint, what is the painting technique, what are the typical mistakes. This knowledge will protect your hair from damage and unexpected color.

You need to know how to dye your hair correctly, because incorrect home hair dyeing is immediately noticeable. In the worst case, it’s lifeless hair of an indeterminate color.

Before you get started, you need to understand the basic questions that beginners especially have. How to choose the right paint, how to prepare the solution, which strands to dye first?

Is it possible to dye your hair at home?

Undoubtedly! The main advantage of this skill is that you save money on the services of a master, and you can even help your friends. But first you have to learn the nuances of the procedure and gain practical experience.

How to choose paint for home painting

Certainly, it is better to contact a professional consultant. He will select the composition based on your wishes and current hair color.

If there are no specialized stores in your city, and you have to rely only on your own strength, consider these important recommendations:

Study your appearance color type

This knowledge will help you choose a shade that suits your skin type and eye color. Warm skin tones make friends with golden tints in the strands. Ladies with “cold” skin types suit platinum blonde, dark chestnut, burgundy and plum shades.

This rule also applies to the eyes. For girls with brown and green eyes, chestnut and golden tones of strands are suitable. Those with gray or blue eyes choose cool pearlescent shades.

Pay attention not the color of the girl’s hair shown on the packaging, but on the tone chart, which is located on the back. The table is closer to the truth, but even in this case, the final shade may differ slightly.

Learn to read the labeling table

The packaging always contains some numbers that are incomprehensible to the average user. This is an international tone scale marking. The first number indicates the main color and its depth, the second and third - shades.

There are usually ten main colors in the palette: 1 - black; 2 - dark dark chestnut; 3 - dark chestnut; 4 - chestnut; 5 - light chestnut; 6 - dark blond; 7 - light brown; 8 - light brown; 9 - light light brown; 10 - blond.

Some manufacturers indicate 11 and 12 tones. They denote paints with a high degree of lightening. If one number is indicated on the packaging, this means that the color is free of impurities. But in most cases there are second and third numbers that indicate shades of color.

There are eight main shades: 0 - natural; 1 - ashy; 2 - matte; 3 - gold; 4 - red; 5 - mahogany; 6 - purple; 7 - Havana. From the above list, only the first two are cold, the rest are warm.

If a third number is indicated in the marking, it indicates an additional shade. It contains two times less than the main one. Some paint manufacturers designate color with letters and depth of tone with numbers.

For example, Pallet paint designations are as follows: C - ash color, PL - platinum, A - intense lightening, N - natural, E - beige, M - matte, W - brown, R - red, G - golden, K - copper, I - intense, F, V - violet.

Then, let’s decipher the Palette WN3 golden coffee shade as follows: W – brown color, N – natural, number 3 indicates the presence of gold pigment. The end result should be a natural, warm brown color.

Please note if it contains ammonia

Ammonia(permanent) The paint covers gray hair well: ammonia lifts the hair scales, the pigment penetrates deep into the hair shaft. Effective, but not entirely safe.

If you just want to maintain color and add highlights, choose a gentle ammonia-free (semi-permanent) composition. It will wash off after 30 shampoos. But you will have time to understand whether you are ready to continue the experiment, and the strands will remain healthy.

What else to pay attention to

• The more gray hair, the lighter the final shade of the strands.
  This also applies to regrown gray roots.
• If you are in doubt about choosing a shade, take the one that is lighter
  If you don't like the result, it will be much easier to correct it.
• Pay attention to the expiration date of the paint
  If you open a tube and do not have time to use it within a month, throw it away. An expired composition may unpleasantly surprise you.
• Don't save money
  A high-quality, proven product is 50% of success.

What do you need to know before dyeing your hair?

Before you start painting, consider the following nuances:

• Rest of curls after other procedures
  If your strands have recently undergone any chemical salon procedure (perm, straightening, etc.), let them rest for at least two weeks.
• Pre-lightening (partial washing out of natural pigment), bleaching (complete washing out of natural pigment)
  To change your color from dark tones to light blonde, you need preliminary lightening or bleaching.
• Aftercare
  In order for the strands to look well-groomed and retain their color for a long time, they need special care. Shampoos, conditioners, and masks now need to be selected with the label “for colored hair.”

Preparing to dye your hair at home

Should hair be clean or dirty?

For gentle ammonia-free dyeing, the hair must be clean.

If you use an ammonia composition, do not wash your hair for 1-2 days before the procedure. This way, the skin and strands will receive natural oil protection and will be less damaged.

3-5 days before dyeing, stop using balms, conditioners, and masks - they smooth out the hair scales, which interferes with the penetration of pigment.

During this same period, try not to use styling products, protect your scalp from damage and irritation.

Necessary tools for home coloring

Prepare your tools:

• brush for applying paint;
• shoulder blade;
• latex gloves;
• cape;
• container for preparing the composition (non-metallic);
• plastic crabs, clamps;
• skin protectant (oily cream or special wax);
• clock to determine the holding time of the composition.

Studying the instructions for using paint

The holding time for the composition varies from manufacturer to manufacturer, so even if you are a home dyer, don’t be lazy to check it.

In this case, you need to plan your time correctly. You can start working only after everything is prepared (tools in place, strands carefully combed, etc.).

Losing even a few minutes searching for a clip or other small item during a procedure can result in patchy staining.

Which dye to choose for hair coloring at home?

Hair dye is:

• natural (basma, henna);
• physical (there is a chemical pigment, but there is no ammonia and peroxide);
• chemical (ammonia).

Advantages and disadvantages of natural dyes

Some women remember Soviet times and return to tried and tested 100% natural basma and henna for home coloring. They not only change the color of the strands, but also strengthen them.

At the same time:

• they have a small range of colors;
• after coloring, curls become dry and require careful care with an emphasis on moisturizing procedures;
• It is not recommended to repaint strands colored with natural dyes with permanent dye; you need to wait until they grow back.

Pros and cons of physical compounds

The fashion for everything organic has also affected hair dyes. Manufacturers, responding to user requests, are vying to offer effective coloring products with a minimum of chemicals.

Harmlessness to the health of the hair and the body as a whole is its main advantage. Physical compositions also have disadvantages. This:

• inability to properly cover gray hair;
• narrow color palette;
• low durability of the result;
• high risk of getting the “wrong” shade;
• can only be used for strands that have not been chemically exposed;
• increasing the porosity and fluffiness of curls.

Note. When buying ammonia-free paint, take the time to study its composition. Often ammonia, which everyone is so afraid of, is replaced with monoethanolamine. This component is odorless, and the strands look healthy for a short time.

After several coloring procedures, you can notice that the hair has become weaker, lost its shine, and the color is no longer so bright.

This is because monoethanolamine accumulates and affects the hair from the inside. Set compositions with this component aside.

Permanent commercial paint

Chemical permanent dyes are not completely artificial. They necessarily contain natural components with a softening effect.

The main advantages of permanent compositions:

• exact color match;
• the color palette is very wide;
• 100% gray coverage.

Choose a dye for your home procedure based on the ratio of ammonia and natural ingredients. The more gray hair you have, the brighter and more unusual the final color you need, the more ammonia should be in the composition.

Step-by-step instructions for dyeing hair at home

Preparation of permanent paint solution

Mass market dye packages already contain an oxidizing agent. You just need to pour the contents of both tubes/bags into a glass or plastic container and stir thoroughly.

Professional paints are sold without oxidizer; it will have to be selected separately. You can do it right away, in the same store. The instructions for using professional dyes indicate which oxidizing agent and in what quantity they need.

Both products must be from the same manufacturer - then you can be sure that the calculations are correct. The concentration of oxidizing agents ranges from 1.8 to 12%.

This is the amount of peroxide. The lower the percentage of oxidizing agent, the safer it is, but the less the color of the curls changes.

To obtain a tone-on-tone shade, use 3% oxidizer, for a shade one tone lighter - 6% (in the same amount), two shades lighter - 9% and 3 shades - 12% oxidant.

The proportions of mixing paint and oxidizing agent to obtain a bright tone are 1:1. To get light tones from brunette, add twice as much oxidizing agent. For pastel tinting of natural colors, an oxidant of less than 2% is used in a ratio of 2:1.

Using basma

Basma “works” in a duet with henna - when performed alone, it can make hair greener. The amount of powder depends on the length and thickness of the curls. Instructions for using the product:

• Pour basma into a porcelain bowl.
• Combine basma and henna at the following rate: to obtain black color 3:1, leave for 3 hours; for chestnut - 2:1 and 1.5 hours; for light chestnut - 1:1, keep for up to 1 hour.
• Slowly pour hot water over the powder mixture and stir. You should have the consistency of thick sour cream.
• Distribute the composition throughout your hair (as indicated below).
• To obtain a dark color, keep the mixture on your head for about an hour, for lighter tones - about 20 minutes.
• Rinse off with warm water, without shampoo.
• If you are happy with the shade, do not wash your hair for 72 hours to allow the result to set well.

Using henna

Henna is diluted with very hot water (not boiling water) to the consistency of thick sour cream. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes. After this, quickly but evenly distribute the henna over the washed strands.

Put on a warming cap and allow time depending on your natural color. Dark strands are usually dyed within two hours; for light ones, 15 minutes is enough.

To be sure of the result, conduct a test on one strand in advance or constantly monitor the dyeing process.

Henna is washed off with water without shampoo. The last rinse is with acidified lotion (a little vinegar or lemon juice).

Application of tonic

Tonic- another safe method of home hair coloring. He allows you to change the color of the strands by 1-2 tones.

Please note that when the pigment reacts with artificial dye, the result may be a dirty lilac shade. Therefore, be sure to conduct a preliminary test.

You need to dye the strands in the same way as with regular paint. The holding time is indicated in the instructions. After this, the composition is washed off with clean water, then the hair is washed with shampoo, and a fixing balm is applied (if it is in the package).

The result lasts about two weeks, the pigment is washed off gradually.

Where is the best place to start coloring long hair?

Divide your hair with two perpendicular partings (in the center and from ear to ear) into 4 zones. Stock each zone with crabs. If there are overgrown roots, first brush along the partings, and begin further coloring from the back of the head.

• Separate a strand at the neck (the width of the strand is about 1.5 cm), step back 1 cm from the roots and paint the hair with a brush.
• Work the entire back of the head area in this manner.
• Then collect all the dyed strands with your hands and distribute the paint again, pin.
• Work similarly with the parietal zone.
• Paint the temple area at the last moment, apply the paint quickly and carefully.
• Comb your entire hair and gather it into one bun. Wear an insulating cap only when using natural compounds.

How long should you keep the dye on your hair?

Maintain the composition for as long as indicated in the instructions. Overexposure for five to ten minutes will only worsen the condition of the hair, and the color will not become brighter.

Common mistakes when coloring hair at home

Mistakes when covering gray hair

If you decide to cover your gray hair at home, do not forget to prepare your hair in advance. This way the final color will be uniform and lasting.

The strands are coated with a special 7-permanent dye (for example, Schwarzkopf Pre-pigment, Pre-Color Farma Vita). Its microscopic molecules fill voids and make it easier to cover even severe gray hair. The product is kept on the curls for about 20 minutes, then combed out.

If the final color is dark, then for preliminary pigmentation use paint 1 tone lighter than the main dye. If light, at least 2 shades lighter.

If your strands are very hard, then the dye for primary processing, on the contrary, should be 2 shades darker than the final result.

If the hair is thin, then tone-on-tone pigmentation can give a darkening effect - this is because the hair absorbs the pigment faster.

Do not add third-party ingredients to the paint

Do not add oils, balms or other third-party components to chemical paints - this may negatively affect the result.

It is better to use these products intensively within a month before the procedure to strengthen and nourish the curls (just remember to stop using them for a few days before coloring).

Safety precautions when painting

Remember safety precautions before and during the hair color change procedure:

• Allergy test
  It is performed on a small area of ​​skin on the elbow or behind the ear. Apply a small amount of the coloring composition and check the body's reaction within 48 hours. There shouldn't be any changes.
• Protective cream, wax, cape, gloves
  To avoid staining the skin on the forehead and ears during the procedure, lubricate these areas with special wax or rich cream. Protect your shoulders and arms.
• Carry out the procedure in a ventilated area
  Especially if you use an ammonia composition.
• Be careful with coloring during pregnancy and lactation
  Firstly, we are talking about toxins in the case of permanent coloring. Secondly, due to hormonal changes, the result may be unusual (for example, the paint will not take, it will come out in spots, etc.)

Using shampoos and conditioners only for colored hair

Use only this series. Unlike conventional care products, they contain fewer aggressive substances. They are also enriched with keratin, lecithin, glycerin, silk, polymers, vitamins, oils, and ultraviolet protection.

That is, they not only maintain color, but also restore curls: moisturize, nourish, smooth out scales.
Blondes are recommended to use special “purple shampoos” to neutralize yellowness.

If you once take the time to figure out how to properly dye your hair at home, you can save on the services of a hairdresser for the rest of your life.

You will learn to better understand the needs of your hair, so you can refresh your look when necessary, economically and without harm to your health.

Video: How to properly dye your hair at home

You don't have to go to a hairdresser to dye your hair. It’s enough to understand all the nuances and you can dye your hair yourself at home. Watch our videos, they demonstrate in detail all the stages of this procedure.

In order to dye your hair yourself, regardless of the chosen color and length of hair, you will need almost the same set of tools:

Hair dye;

A ceramic or glass bowl in which you will dilute the paint;

Rubber or polyethylene gloves;

Shoulder cape;

Comb with large, infrequent teeth;

Special brush for hair coloring.

If your hair is short, then 1 package of dye is enough. For very thick hair, shoulder length or longer, you will need 2 packs. In addition, if you decide to dye your long hair, it is better to stock up on 4 large hairpins or special clips that hairdressers use.

How to dye your hair at home yourself

Those girls who have dyed their own hair know that the process is quite labor-intensive; you have to find ways and poses to dye your entire head. It is especially difficult to dye the hair on the back of your head yourself; you literally have to do it by touch. At the same time, it always happens that one awkward movement leads to paint remaining on the neck, forehead, and temples. Protect yourself from this problem in advance by applying a rich cream to the skin around the scalp or go over these areas with lip balm or hygienic lipstick. You will notice later how easily the paint comes off with skin protected by these products.

You should start dyeing your hair from the back of your head, so use a comb to divide your hair into 4 parts: the front from the forehead to the back of the head, the left temporal, the right temporal and the occipital. The dye absorbs better on damp hair, so it’s a good idea to lightly spray or moisten it.

The hair coloring process itself consists of uniformly applying the coloring composition to the hair. This is done in the following sequence:

Apply the dye to the roots of the hair along the parting;

Paint the front part from the roots to the ends of the hair, do the same with the remaining areas one by one;

Spread the remaining paint again as close to the roots as possible;

Comb your hair with a wide-tooth comb.

Modern hair coloring compounds do not spread, so there is no need to wear a cap on your head. After 30 minutes, simply wash off the dye using shampoo for colored hair.

The package with the dye will most likely contain a bag of balm, which softens the hair, protects it from the aggressive effects of the chemical composition, and makes the hair shiny and smooth. Apply it on your head and rinse with water after a few minutes.

If you decide to dye your hair at home yourself, then knowing some tricks will make the dyeing more effective, correct and as close to professional as possible.

Do not wash your hair at least 2 days before dyeing your hair. Clean hair is more easily destroyed by chemicals. In addition, before dyeing, do not use hair conditioners or 2-in-1 shampoo, otherwise you risk getting undyed strands.

Do not keep the paint on longer than expected. The opinion that if you leave the dye on your hair longer, the color will become more saturated is wrong. Almost every dyeing instruction indicates the active time of the composition, usually 30 minutes. After this time, the composition simply stops working.

The main thing is harmony. If you want to dye your hair at home yourself, keep in mind that it is better not to make radical changes to your look. The hair color should match the eye color and differ from the main color by no more than 2 tones. If your mood requires changes exactly the opposite, go to a master who will do it professionally.

Do not wash your hair the day after coloring your hair. In addition, do not use varnishes, mousses and foams. The components included in their composition can prevent the absorption of dye pigment into the hair.

When coloring your hair, do not use a metal comb. Metal oxidation can play a cruel joke on the color of your hair, so it is better to use wooden or non-metallic combs; at worst, a plastic one will do.

Do not use hair dye when coloring your eyebrows and eyelashes. The temptation to tint your eyebrows and eyelashes with leftover paint can lead to the need to call an ambulance; the composition of the paint is dangerous for eye health. In addition, you risk being left without eyelashes and eyebrows; they will simply fall out.

Dyeing your hair at home yourself is actually not as difficult as it might seem for the first time; you just need to follow all the rules, follow the instructions on the dye package and remember the small but important tricks described above.